Paul Ver Eecke

Belgian mathematician, historian of mathematics and engineer (1867–1959)
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Paul Ver Eecke

Summary

Paul Ver Eecke is a human[1]. Born in Menen[2], he… he was born on February 13, 1867[3]. He died in Berchem[4]. He died on October 14, 1959[5]. He worked as a historian of mathematics[6], engineer[7], historian of science[8], and mining engineer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Menen[2], Paul Ver Eecke…
  • Paul Ver Eecke died in Berchem[4].
  • Paul Ver Eecke was born on February 13, 1867[3].
  • Paul Ver Eecke died on October 14, 1959[5].
  • Paul Ver Eecke held citizenship in Belgium[11].
  • French was Paul Ver Eecke's native language[12].
  • Paul Ver Eecke worked as a historian of mathematics[6].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's professions included engineer[7].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's professions included historian of science[8].
  • Paul Ver Eecke worked as a mining engineer[9].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's education included a stint at École des mines de Liège[13].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's education included a stint at Science Faculty of Paris[14].
  • Paul Ver Eecke received the Commander of the Order of Leopold[15].
  • Paul Ver Eecke received the Commander of the Order of the Crown[16].
  • Paul Ver Eecke received the Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[17].
  • Paul Ver Eecke received the Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18].
  • Paul Ver Eecke is recorded as male[19].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's given name is recorded as Paul[21].
  • Paul Ver Eecke studied under Charles Ehresmann[22].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as French[23].
  • Paul Ver Eecke's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[24].

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Origins and Family

Born in Menen[2], Paul Ver Eecke… he was born on February 13, 1867[3]. French was his native language[12].

Education

Educated at École des mines de Liège[13] and Science Faculty of Paris[14], a faculty[25], in France[26], founded in 1811[27]. Paul Ver Eecke studied under Charles Ehresmann[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include historian of mathematics[6], engineer[7], historian of science[8], and mining engineer[9].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of Leopold[15], a grade of an order[28], in Belgium[29]; Commander of the Order of the Crown[16], a grade of an order[30], in Belgium[31]; Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[17], a grade of an order[32]; and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18], a grade of an order[33], in Netherlands[34], founded in 1892[35].

Death and Burial

Paul Ver Eecke died on October 14, 1959[5]. He died in Berchem[4].

Why It Matters

Paul Ver Eecke ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (21 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[10] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]

FAQs

Where was Paul Ver Eecke born?

Born in Menen[2], Paul Ver Eecke…

Where did Paul Ver Eecke die?

Paul Ver Eecke passed away in Berchem[4].

What did Paul Ver Eecke do for work?

Paul Ver Eecke worked as historian of mathematics[6], engineer[7], historian of science[8], and mining engineer[9].

Where did Paul Ver Eecke go to school?

Paul Ver Eecke was educated at École des mines de Liège[13] and Science Faculty of Paris[14].

What awards did Paul Ver Eecke receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of Leopold[15], Commander of the Order of the Crown[16], Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold II[17], and Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [25] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [27] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 18d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-09-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cinii research id → 1981993809653450771
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  2. 27d ago · Bargioni · 2026-09-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Parsifal cluster id → 240693, 691460
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  3. 4w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Nacsis-cat author id → DA04394983
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  4. 13w ago · Franky007 · 2026-07-05 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biographie nationale de belgique id → paul-ver-eecke
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  5. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → historian of mathematics, engineer, historian of science +1
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  6. 22w ago · Bargioni · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship → Belgium
    Citizenship → —
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    Occupation → historian of mathematics, engineer, historian of science +1
    + 15 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
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